India ranks 87th on Energy Architecture Performance Index: WEF India ranked 87th among the surveyed 127 countries on a Global Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI) released as part of report of Geneva- based World Economic Forum (WEF). Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Scientists develop solar-powered skin for prosthetic limbs Researchers including Indian origin from University of Glasgow have developed new prototype prosthetic limbs having solar-powered skin. Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Sea ice hits record winter low at both poles: Scientists According to US and European scientists, the extent of sea ice at both poles has hit new record lows for this time of the year. Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Parliament passes The Employees Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016 The Parliament has passed The Employees Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill amends the Employee̢۪s Compensation Act, 1923. Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Government to wind up 8 tribunals The Lok Sabha has approved amendments to The Finance Bill, 2017 proposed by the Union Government to wind up eight tribunals. Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Government to enact law to enforce dam safety regulations The Union Water Resources Ministry has drafted new dam safety bill to contemplate an institutional mechanism to improve safety of around 5300-odd dams across in India. The new law has been vetted by the Union Law Ministry. Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Government notifies third Protocol amending India-Singapore DTAA The Union Finance Ministry has notified hird Protocol amending India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Administrator Mar 25, 2017 Save for Later
Current Affairs 24th March, 2017 Cabinet approves setting up of National Commission for Socially and Educationally backward classes Assam Government launches SaCReD initiative to make Majuli carbon neutral island Union Cabinet approves amendment to RTE Act, 2009 Administrator Mar 24, 2017 Save for Later
Cabinet approves MoU between India and US in field of Cyber Security The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-ln) and the US Homeland Security Department on cooperation in the field of Cyber Security. Administrator Mar 24, 2017 Save for Later
Cabinet approves amendments to NABARD Act, 1981 Union Cabinet has approved proposal for amending National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981. Administrator Mar 24, 2017 Save for Later
CCEA approves North East Road Network Connectivity Project Phase I The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved North East Road Network Connectivity Project (NERNCP) Phase I for development of 403 kms of National Highways in Meghalaya and Mizoram. Administrator Mar 24, 2017 Save for Later
Rajya Sabha passes HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 The Rajya Sabha has passed HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. Administrator Mar 24, 2017 Save for Later
